Sink, lavatory, and commode cleaner



Dec., 26, 1950 F. s. RETTINGER SINK, LAVATORY, AND COMMODE CLEANER 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 INVENTOR.

ATTD RN EYS Dec. 26, 1950 F. s. RETTINGER SINK, LAVATORY, AND common: CLEANER 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed June 9, 1948 INVENTOR. wi ah'cvf 17622? 7799? ATTU R N EYE Patented Dec. 26, 1950 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 2 Claims.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in cleaning devices and more particularly and specifically to a sink drain and commode drain cleaner of which the following is a specification.

The primary object of this invention resides in the provision of a new and useful device adapted to be used in conjunction with a sink or commode drain to facilitate the cleaning or unstopping thereof.

Another object of this invention lies in the provision of a cleaning implement of a por able nature which may be easily stored in a minimum of space and which may be easily transported about the house from place to place when its use is desired.

Another very important object of this invention lies in the provision of a new and improved arrangement whereby the cleaning device may be secured to a spigot connection so that water from said spigot may be used in conjunction with the device.

Another important object of this invention lies in the provision of a device of the characteristics set forth wihch is of an extremely simple, durable and long lasting construction.

Still further improvements and advantages of this invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art when the following description is read in the light of the accompanying drawings.

In the drawings:

Fig. 1 is a front elevation of the cleaning device pictured in conjunction with a sink and sink spigot.

Fig. 2 is a side elevation of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a side elevation of a modified form of the clamping means.

Fig. 4 is an elevational view partl in section of a modified form of plunger head.

Fig. 5 is a front elevation of a modified structure of the clamping means.

Fig. 6 is a rear view of Fig. 5.

Fig. 7 is a side elevation of Fig. 5.

Fig. 8 is a horizontal section taken on line 8-8 of Fig. 6.

Referring now to the accompanying drawings in which like characters indicate similar parts throughout A designates a sink having a conventional form of spigot fixture l and a drain outlet 2.

The cleaning implement embodying the concept of this invention is illustrated in Fig. 1 in conjunction with the sink A and comprises generally a clamping structure B adapted to position one end of a hose 3 on the outlet of the spigot I, and a plunger head 4 adapted to be positioned over the drain 2 and receiving the second end of the hose 3 centrally therein whereby water is permitted to pass through the head 4 into the drain 2.

In the first form of the clamping means as illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2 the clamp embodies a looped member ill adapted to circumvent the upright valve portion of the spigot with a free end of the member extending centrally outwardly therefrom through a vertically disposed member H which embraces the nozzle portion of the spigot. A wing nut I3 is threaded onto the outer extension of the member In inwardly against the front face of the second member II thereby securely clamping the two members to the spigot.

A substantially vertical brace I4 extends upwardly from the member H to terminate in a horizontal leg I5 projecting outwardly over the spigot outlet. This member [5, through a central aperture therein, receives an elongated threaded bar IE which at its lower end is provided with an eye H which in turn supports a bifurcated member l8. A wing nut is threaded over the upper extension of the bar is seats on the upper face of the leg 55 to support the bar I6 therefrom. The bifurcated member l8 carries between its divided legs an adapter 20 which is adapted to receive the discharge end of the spigot directly in its upper end, and which is adapted by a threaded throat 2|, about its lower end, to receive a hose coupling thereon.

The adapter may be drawn up in a tight sealed position about the discharge end of the spigot by use of the wing nut is which will raise and lower the bar it relative to the spigot.

In Fig. 3 a modified form of the clamp is illustrated which is adapted to be secured to a spigot of the more modern type which is not provided with the old-fashion upright body. The structure of this modified form is similar to that of the first described with the following exceptions. In the modified form the members it, i l and I3 are rep'aced by a vertical member at which is adapted to straddle the upper face of the spigot and rearwardly from it is projected a pair of short legs 3t which in turn support the two legs of a U- shaped bar 32 which project upwardly therethrough. The closed end of the U-shaped bar 52 is drawn upwardly to clamp b neath the spigot by wing nuts which are threaded downwardly over the two legs of the U bar to seat on the upper faces of the members 3!. Additionally a short arm 35 is secured at substantially a 30 degree angle from the rearward face of the upright member 30 to terminate in an end 36 adapted to seat transverse the upper face of the spigot to support the member 35 vertically therefrom. The adapter 20, bar l6 and bifurcated member [8 are common to this and the first form described. The bar I4 is supported from the upper face of the member 38 in a. similar manner as was described in the first mentioned form. I

The adapter 20 is shown in cross section in Fig. 5 wherein it may be seen that a rubber washer 4c is placed within the enlarged upper end of the adapter to snugly receive the discharge end of the spigot therein when the member is drawn up tight1y to the spigot in the manner described;

In operation the cleaning device may be used in conjunction with a sink drain or with a. commode drain. In either case it is necessary to secure one end of the hose to a water supply such as the spigots of a sink, bathtub or the like. This securing means is composed of the clamping device as has been described. To secure the hose to the spigot it is merel necessary as in the case of either form of the invention to secure the clamping device to the spigot whether as done in Figs. 1 and 2 or as in Fig, 3. When the clamping device is secured to the spigot to dispose the bar E8 vertically above the spigot the wing nut I9 is operated to raise and lower the bar it; to such a position so that the bifurcated member l8 may be swung to a straddling position over the discharge end oi the spigot suspending the adapter 22 therebclow with the bar 16 disposed there above. The adapter 23 is then drawn upwardly about the discharge end of the spigot until the spigot is securely gripped within the rubber or like Washer 36. The adapter is locked in this position by turning the wing nut l9 downwardly against the face of the leg is directly above the spigot. when thus disposed the adapter is then in a position to receive about its threaded end 2| a hose coupling such as illustrated i Fig, 1 at 50. Any length of hose of any number of separable sections of hose may be employed with the device as shown in Fig. 4, so that the device is adaptable for use with commodes and sink drains or the like. In the instance a metal tube Si is inserted in the hose 3 to enforce and strengthen the hose so that the hose will act as a handle to place the plunger head i within a' cornmodate not shown. The tube 5| has a reduced portion 52 formed thereon which enters the central aperture 53 in the plunger 4 and attachment of the hose to the plunger head may be had by any suitable means such as the coupling 54 whereby the portion 52 is secured in the central aperture in the upper end of the head so as to pass water from the hose into the head. A coupling 55 is secured to the hose 3 in any suitable manner permitting the hose to be connected to a length of hose 55 which is connected to the adapter as shown in Fig. 1. The tube 5| is removable so that it can be used as described or its use can be eliminated if it is not necessary in obtaining a thorough cleaning of the sink or commode drain.

When thus assembled the plunger head may be disposed directly over a commode or sink drain and may be operated as a plunger with the additional benefit of an application of water under pressure being discharged through the drain. This provides a very useful and suitable device for cleaning and unstopping such drains.

Hence it may be seen that an extremely durable device has been provided which is characterized'by its utmost simplicity in construction, by its ability to be easily transported in a port able fashion about the home, and by its extreme simplicity in use. It is also important to note that with the modifications presented the device is adaptable for use with the many and varied spigot structures found in modern plumbing.

I claim:

l A sink and commode drain cleaner comprising, a head, a flexible hose secured to and communicating with the interior of the head, a hose coupling secured to the other end of the hose, an externally threaded adaptor adapted to be secured over a spigot outlet to receive the hose coupling externally thereon, clamping means for securing the adaptor to the spigot outlet, and said clamping means comprising a cir cular clamp adapted to securely engage the valve body of the spigot fixture, a short leg supported from the clamp horizontally above the spigot, an elongated bar vertically adjustably supported from the horizontal leg, a bifurcated member suspended from the bottom of the vertical bar, and an adaptor pivotally supported beta-ween the bifurcations of the bifurcated member for the purpose described.

2. A sink and commode drain cleaner comprising, a suction type plunger head, a flexible hose secured to and communicating with the interior of the plunger head, a hose coupling secured to the other end of the hose. an externally threaded adaptor adapted to be secured over a spigot outlet to receive the hose coupling externally thereon, clamping means for securing the adaptor to the spigot outlet, a saddlemember adapted to seat on the spigot fixture, a U clamp carried by the saddle adapted to clamp it vertically on the spigot fixture, a short leg supported horizontally by the saddle above the spigot outlet, an elongated bar vertically adjustably supported from the horizontal leg, a bifurcated member suspended from the bottom of the vertical bar, and an adapter pivotally supported between the bifurcations of the bifurcated member-for the purpose described.

FREDERICK S. RETTINGER.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 1.113,'736 Bayer Oct. 13, 1914 1,925,984 Novakovich Sept. 5, 1933 

